March is the traditional month to tap maple trees for a sweet syrup which is envied all over the world.

Only 14 states and provinces in Eastern United States and Canada produce the world's syrup.

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But changes in climate could impact future harvests.

On the eve of New Hampshire’s traditional Maple Syrup Weekend, which is March 19-20., the New Hampshire chapter of the Sierra Club and other conservation groups are hosting a discussion breakfast on climate impacts.

The event Wednesday at the Young Student Center at Keene State College is entitled the "Climate Impacts Maple Breakfast."

Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8 a.m.

Enjoy malted waffles with real New Hampshire maple syrup.

Local maple syrup producers will discuss the changes they have seen and their concerns while other speakers will focus on climate impacts on maple trees.

Learn what it means for the New Hampshire industry, which is on southern edge of the range of maple trees in North America.

The Climate Impacts Maple Breakfast is a free student and community event sponsored by Moms Clean Air Force, Union of Concerned Scientists, League of Conservation Voters, National Wildlife Federation, Environment New Hampshire and New Hampshire Sierra Club, with the Keene State College Ecology Club.

Speakers include Phil Suter, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce; Steven Roberge, extension field specialist with UNH Cooperative Extension; Brad Presby, owner of Presby’s Maple Farm in Bethlehem; Glenn Yardley, farm manager for Stonewall Farm in Keene; and Peter Rhoades, local producer and licensed forester in Alstead.